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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 273

James Terrier, London, circa 1710.Fine silver and tortoiseshell pair-cased watch.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,300 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. Outer: two-body, tortoiseshell covered, elaborately engraved British coat-of-arms on the back, silver pins. Inner: two-body, "bassine", polished. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers on polished oval cartouches. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 40 mm, gilt full-plate with tulip pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers and angled foot.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Aside from being a fine watch, the case comes with an unusual watch paper which depicts the map of London. James Terrier is recorded as a member of the Clockmakers' Company from 1694 - 1706.